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Propósito

En Community Facilities: Large Grants Program allows cities and counties to propose any CDBG-eligible facility project—such as libraries, childcare centers, large parks, and public infrastructure—without being limited to a specific subcategory to support impactful, long-term improvements to community services and quality of life. Eligible uses include large-scale projects that enhance community engagement, safety, and health, such as renovations to public facilities, construction of nonprofit childcare centers, park and infrastructure upgrades, public safety enhancements, and associated professional services.

Proyectos subvencionables

A total of $7.6 million has been designated for Community Facilities Grants (both Large and Small) in 2026. Este programa financia proyectos para aumentar el compromiso comunitario, la salud, la conectividad y la vitalidad de las comunidades. Los gastos subvencionables incluyen:

• Public Facilities: Construction, major renovation, or expansions of existing libraries and senior centers.
• Parks: Development or improvement of public parks, playgrounds, trails, shelters, public restrooms, fencing, and lighting.
• Non-profit Childcare Centers: Construction or renovation of childcare or early education centers.
• Infrastructure: Installation or repair of streets, sidewalks, storm drains, curb cuts, and ADA accessibility improvements.
• Public Safety: Construction or renovation of public fire stations and fire truck purchases.

Candidatos admisibles

All cities and counties in Kansas that do not receive an annual CDBG entitlement allocation from HUD are eligible to apply. The following communities receive federal entitlements and are ineligible to participate in the state CDBG program: Kansas City, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Manhattan, Overland Park, Topeka, Wichita, and all of Johnson County.

CDBG National Objectives

All CDBG projects must meet a national objective and involve an eligible activity under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The three CDBG national objectives are:

1. Benefit Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) Persons
2. Prevention or Elimination of Blight
3. Addressing an Urgent Need

All activities proposed in applications for the Community Facilities: Large Grants Program must meet the national objective of benefiting low- and moderate-income persons with a minimum of 51% LMI beneficiaries. This can be accomplished either by using HUD census data or by completing an income-based survey. Applicants must receive CDBG approval before starting a survey and follow the approved income-based survey methodology.

Selection Criteria:

Grant applications are evaluated for funding based on project need, project alternatives, past efforts to address need, project readiness, project impact, and matching funds. Key considerations include:

• Demonstrating that alternative solutions were examined to address the facility need
• Projects that leverage local match amounts of 50% of the CDBG grant request will score higher
• At least 51% of all program participants must meet LMI (low-to-moderate income) requirements – which is at or below 80% of the Average Median Income for the county in which the family resides
• Communities that have not received a CDBG grant for Community Facilities, Water and Sewer, or Youth Job Training in the past five years will be awarded five bonus points
• Five bonus points will be awarded if at least 10% of local match comes from other private sources such as foundations (not bonds or state and federal agencies)

Descargar el 2026 Community Facilities: Large Grants Guidelines para más información sobre los requisitos del programa.

Fondos de contrapartida

Local funding is required for all CDBG projects, and no project can be funded entirely by grants. Matching funds can originate from private or public sources, but the application must document that these funds are firmly committed (e.g., a letter of commitment from a bank or other funding source). Examples of matching funds include bank loans, industrial revenue bonds, owners’ equity, contributions from local governments, or grants and loans from economic development entities.

Applicants are allowed to match CDBG funds with other grant funds if that funding is secured in a city/county account by the time the contract is signed. At least 10% of the matching funds must be cash from a local source (i.e., owner funds, city/county cash). Any expenses incurred prior to the grant award are ineligible for reimbursement with CDBG funds. This includes grant writing, engineering, and architecture.

2026 Pre-Application

A pre-application must be submitted and approved by CDBG before an application can be submitted. The pre-application is used to determine project eligibility and readiness before proceeding to the full application stage. Commerce will review submissions within ten days and provide further instructions. Only those with an approved pre-application may submit a full application, but approval of the pre-application does not ensure grant funding. Please discuss your project with CDBG staff before submitting a pre-application. You can contact a project manager at any time or email [email protected].

Pre-Application Form